BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Physics and Mathematics. IB: 35 points overall, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), plus 5 in Higher Level Physics.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physics, a physics degree exploring the fundamental forces and structure of matter. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Classical Mechanics and Laboratories, Classical and Quantum Waves, and Electromagnetism and Relativity. The second year progresses to advanced theory and methods, featuring Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Statistical and Solid State Physics, and Mathematical Techniques and Machine Learning. The final year centres on an independent BSc Research Project and Skills. Students can also tailor their degree by choosing from a broad range of optional modules spanning subjects such as Plasma Physics and Fusion, Quantum Mechanics, and Relativity and Cosmology.
Modules
- Classical Mechanics and Laboratories
- Classical and Quantum Waves
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 2
- Mapping the Universe and Laboratories
- Theoretical Skills and Laboratories
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
- Mathematics, Professional Skills and Laboratories
- Statistical and Solid State Physics
- Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Advanced Mechanics, Physics Laboratories and Skills
- Mathematical Techniques and Machine Learning
- Astrophysical Technologies and Space Science
- BSc Research Project and Skills
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Stars and Galaxies
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons and Solids
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Astrobiology
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Scientific Supercomputing